"Whose" modifying an inanimate noun Forum

[MissLucky]

"I am eager to get involved with The ____ Institute, whose various programs"

can I use the word "whose"? it just sounds weird to me since it's referring to an Institute and not a person.

thnx!

[JJDancer]

That does seem weird.

Not sure exactly what you will say in the rest of the sentence but try
" I am eager to get involved with The X Institute, which has various programs (that would allow me to bla bla) ?

or I am eager to take advantage of the various programs offered by The X institute, which would bla bla.

[MissLucky]

That does seem weird.

Not sure exactly what you will say in the rest of the sentence but try
" I am eager to get involved with The X Institute, which has various programs (that would allow me to bla bla) ?

or I am eager to take advantage of the various programs offered by The X institute, which would bla bla.

ooooohh! that actually works perfectly. thanks so much JJ!